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What should I do while my workation visa application is pending approval in Vietnam?

Thailand Visa Workation Visa Visa Processing Time Pending Approval Expat Experience Vietnam Embassy Communication

Apr 30, 2025

3 days ago

Anonymous *************

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EDIT: Finally got it today, May 1st. Patience works! Thanks for all the comments

I've been stuck on "Pending Approval" since April 21st here in Hanoi. I originally submitted on the 18th (Friday afternoon) and got moved to Pending Approval on Monday, no documents check required. I'm applying for a workation visa and submitted a ton of documents so it should cover everything. I bought round-trip tickets and I'm going back to Thailand on May 14th. I've heard some conspiracy theories that the longer your stay here, the slower you'll be processed, so that might be it.

It's been about 8 working days so far, which I know isn't *super* long, but I've seen some people apply after me that have already been approved here in Hanoi. I know there might be a backlog from Songkran and there's a holiday here in Vietnam today and tomorrow. I sent consular.han@mfa.go.th an email yesterday morning with no response yet.

Anything else I can do besides just wait? Was hoping to go to Da Nang to celebrate after I get my visa but we'll see if I have time...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user shares their experience of waiting for their workation visa approval in Hanoi, mentioning the application process and delays. They originally applied on April 18th and have been in 'Pending Approval' since April 21st, expressing concerns about processing times and seeking advice while they wait. Other community members shared similar experiences, discussing the variability in processing times based on application type and timing of submission.

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Niya ******

hello,mine have been cancelled today in hanoi without reason,and the embassy is close until next week.can i ask u few question?i am trying to figure out which step i did wrong.

3 days ago

Anonymous ******************

8 days is definitely way above the norm in Hanoi. The average in Hanoi tends to be between 4-5 working days.

3 days ago

Bunny *****

Me too. I have to leave by 7th. Haven't gotten it yet. Still pending approval since 25th.

3 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I applied as a remote worker on April 7, and got approved on the 27th. It seems that they take their time with the type of application and or exit date. Patience 🙏🏾

3 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Same, pending review since 22, hcmc ambassy.

3 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant 460 longtime..

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Niya ******

it seems that the review time is related to the arrival date,i am stuck on"pending approval"too since 24th

3 days ago